Head 0f Management Reporting and Analysis

Head of Management Reporting and Analysis (Fixed Term Contract - 12-Month Contract (with potential for a permanent role))

Location: Head Office - Woodford Green

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Direct Reports: Finance Business Partners, Payroll Team

Are you ready to make a significant impact by leading our financial strategy and enhancing excellence in social care?

We invite you to consider a key opportunity at Ambient Support Limited as our Head of Management Reporting and Analysis. In this influential role, you will play a crucial part in shaping our financial reporting landscape, conducting in-depth analysis, and driving strategic decision-making. You will also have the chance to nurture a progressive culture that values innovation and promotes high performance across all teams.

What You Will Do:

1. Leadership & Development: Inspire and mentor a talented team of Finance Business Partners and Payroll professionals, fostering an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and exceptional performance.
2. Financial Insights & Analysis: Compile and deliver comprehensive management reports that provide valuable insights into our financial health, identifying key performance drivers and presenting actionable recommendations.
3. Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Take charge of the budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes to align financial strategies with operational goals.
4. Business Partnering: Build strong relationships across the organization to provide financial guidance that supports informed decision-making.
5. Payroll Management: Oversee a compliant and precise payroll operation, ensuring efficiency and alignment with internal policies and legal requirements.
6. Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance systems and processes that drive excellence in financial reporting and payroll management.

Who You Are:

1. Qualified Expert: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with experience in financial reporting and payroll management, particularly within the charity or social care sectors.
2. Strong Communicator: Exceptional communication skills to present complex financial information effectively to diverse audiences.
3. Financial Modeling Expert: Strong expertise in developing financial models for tendering and contract pricing.
4. Tech-Savvy: Proficient in accounting software, Excel, and financial systems integration.

Why Join Us?

1. Become part of an organization committed to enhancing lives through outstanding social care services.
2. Lead a transformative journey in reshaping our financial strategy and reporting frameworks.
3. Foster innovation, collaboration, and impactful change at every level of the organization.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are prepared to take on this leadership role and shape the future of financial strategy for social care, we invite you to apply today to become our next Head of Management Reporting and Analysis. Your journey toward making a meaningful impact starts here.

Applications should be made by submission of a comprehensive CV and a written statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out why you want to work for Ambient, how you meet the criteria for the role and how you align to our values. This should be sent by email and by the closing date to Joanne Hatfield at

We are committed to Safeguarding. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date depending on numbers of applications.